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Abuse survivor recounts his story to a younger generation

Abuse survivor recounts his story to a younger generation

Joe Lambert's efforts to educate post-secondary students about institutionalized living has impacted their learning, and earned him two prestigious awards
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Thornbury tree removal plan sparks public concern

Thornbury tree removal plan sparks public concern

Dozens of trees in Thornbury slated for removal to finish road and infrastructure project, council to discuss matter at Nov. 7 meeting
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'Inspiring': Countdown is on to Ontario 55+ Winter Games in Orillia

'Inspiring': Countdown is on to Ontario 55+ Winter Games in Orillia

'Hosting an event of this stature will add to the local economy, strengthen community spirit, and help us invest in ... local sporting infrastructure,' says official
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'Timing is perfect': Barrie eyes new land to attract more industry

'Timing is perfect': Barrie eyes new land to attract more industry

'This change will create 20,000 industrial, manufacturing and warehousing jobs,' says mayor, although he won't say what land city is specifically looking at
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'Canadians where you least expect,' journalist tells veteran's stories

'Canadians where you least expect,' journalist tells veteran's stories

Journalist and author Ted Barris spoke to the Probus Club of Collingwood last week about his book Rush to Danger, which features stories of military medics, including his father's story
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LETTER: 'Madness' to suggest 6-storey buildings downtown

LETTER: 'Madness' to suggest 6-storey buildings downtown

Collingwood resident says council should 'preserve what makes our town special'
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GUEST COLUMN: Inuit Day a reminder of the people who protected the Arctic

GUEST COLUMN: Inuit Day a reminder of the people who protected the Arctic

In honour of International Inuit Day tomorrow, Muckpaloo Ipeelie shares some of the history of her ancestors
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Holiday with a Hero returning to Simcoe County

Holiday with a Hero returning to Simcoe County

Dozens of local kids will join soldiers, first-responders for shopping spree Nov. 18
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Collingwood Well Baby Clinic moves to new location today

Collingwood Well Baby Clinic moves to new location today

The clinic, which runs in partnership with the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is moving to Beachwood Road today
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Two drivers charged after Meaford RIDE program Nov. 4

Two drivers charged after Meaford RIDE program Nov. 4

One Meaford man was charged with impaired driving
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